The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared today and Tuesday to be Air Quality Action Days for Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties because of anticipated high levels of ozone.
People sensitive to air-quality changes may be affected when ozone levels are high. In particular, children, the elderly and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors, according to IDEM.
Region residents are asked to help reduce ozone by walking, biking, carpooling or using public transportation instead of driving. Or, for those who have to drive, combining multiple errands into a single trip and avoiding idling in drive-thru lanes.
IDEM also is encouraging Hoosiers to wait to refuel their vehicles or use gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7 p.m. both days.
Source: purdueexponent.org
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